Bitcoin is approaching a pivotal moment, where several key support and resistance levels will determine the next big move. While bulls fight to maintain critical price zones and maintain the broader recovery structure, bears continue to pressure the market from above.
Bitcoin struggles below $78,080 as bears maintain control
Analyst Kamile Uray notes that Bitcoin’s recent recovery attempt was weak, with the price remaining below the critical threshold of $78,080. Until the market secures a decisive four-hour close above this level, the structural outlook remains fragile and the downtrend is likely to continue.
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On the downside, attention shifts to the Fibonacci support zone from $71,000 to $68,000. This region has historically attracted buyers and could serve as an essential base for a structural recovery bounce back.
Conversely, if the market turns bullish, traders should keep an eye on the $82,885 level as a primary entry point. A successful ending up there resistance opens the door to goals of $98,000, $107,000, and $109,000, which will require significant conviction to overcome.
Looking at the longer-term landscape, $126,199 represents a crucial ceiling where corrective pressures could reemerge. Ultimately, $60,000 is the last line of defense for the structural health of the asset.
The monthly low of $72,500 will be the key level to watch
As the new month begins, Lennaert Snyder identifies the $72,500 level as a crucial pivot point for Bitcoin. This zone acts as both the Previous Monthly Low (PML) and the Previous Weekly Low (PWL) and dictates immediate market biases. A decisive collapse here would trigger a strong bearish confluence, making a recovery to the previous monthly high (PMH) of $82,500 highly unlikely.
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Snyder’s ideal short strategy depends on losing this $72,500 threshold. If the price doesn’t sustain this supporthe expects a retest of the range, using the Previous Weekly High (PWH) of $78,000 as a ceiling. This setup would provide a very likely entry for shorts to drive the asset down and test new lows.
However, if the market successfully defends the $72,500 PML/PWL and a clean optimistic response shifts the focus to the long side. In this scenario, Snyder plans to continue the trend, provided the market maintains its structure. He emphasizes on monitoring the identified imbalances, which serve as important Points of Interest (POIs) that will help determine the validity of each move.
While there is room for counter trends, they require strict discipline. Snyder notes that while a rebound from a break of the $72,500 support is technically possible, it remains a risky play. Therefore, he strictly regards such transactions as short term scalp rather than fundamental positions, preferring to join the dominant trend once the market shows its hand.
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